Francis J.

Woodford

Francis J. Woodford, passed away at the Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center in Boston on Sunday August 13 after a recent decline of health, he was 84 years of age.

He was the only child and beloved son of the late Michael J. and Goldie (Brigley) Woodford.  Born and raised in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Francis attended Boston Public Schools and was a graduate of Dorchester High School.

He served in the US Army National Guard during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged at the rank of Private.

Francis was professional union truck driver for many years, driving for Greyhound Bus Lines and lastly delivering fuel for Brewer Fuel.  He was a longtime member of the Teamsters Union Local 25 and retired in 1993.

In his lifetime Francis enjoyed quite time at home, camping in New Hampshire, and time with his family.

He was a former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Chelsea and other lodges.

He was the beloved father of Michael Woodford and his wife Deborah of Holbrook, Mary (Woodford) Costello and partner Richard Rodesta of Dedham.  Peter Woodford and his wife Kim of Wilmington, and the late Paul Woodford.  He was the loving companion of 42 years to the late Mary (Jaynes) Sweeney and the former husband of the late Louise (Namiey) Woodford.  He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend morning visiting hours in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Monday, August 21st, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  The visitation will be followed by his funeral service at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home.  Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

Should friends desire, contributions in Francis's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts Chapter, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452

www.Alz.org/donate